[Hiring] Estimator @TELAID INDUSTRIES INC

Role Description

The Estimator fulfills a dual role by accurately estimating various project work and by developing and maintaining long-term business relationships by managing bid projects that fulfill customer requirements. This highly visible position has day-to-day interaction with manufacturing, distribution, sales, and operations. A thorough understanding of project costs, technical knowledge of structured cabling, security, and other information technology concepts, applications, and equipment as well as excellent customer service and follow-up skills is required. Some travel may be required.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to the Telaid Sales Staff and/or other project team members to determine preliminary cost and feasibility of projects, rollouts, expansions, and major MAC work.
• Work closely with the Telaid sales and operations teams by estimating man hours, material, and labor costs for RFQ’s, RFP’s, and RFI’s.
• Creation, review, and understanding of project bid specifications.
• Review and understand plans, design drawings, and renderings.
• Provide concise estimates of labor and materials of multiple disciplines.
• Resolve any design and/or scheduling conflicts with appropriate personnel.
• Development of Bill of Materials (BOM) and Scope of Work (SOW).
• Provide engineering technical support as required.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer relations skills.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Strong PC skills.
• Pays strong attention to detail for reporting and tracking purposes.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in estimating for design build, RFP assistance in structured cabling installation and service.
• Familiarity with voice, data, audio, video, and network integration.
• Familiarity with Security (CCTV, Access Control, and Intrusion).
• Knowledge of TIA/EIA standards, fiber, CAT 5E, CAT6, and CAT6A (RCDD a plus).
• Knowledge of A/C Commercial power requirements.
• Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize work, and multi-task across many assignments.
• Work with minimal supervision to meet stated goals.
• Ability to assess the impact of new project requirements on an existing pricing model.
• Technical writing skills producing clear and unambiguous deliverables.
• Must be able to read and understand detailed RFP, RFQ, and RFI documents and develop pricing models that satisfy the requirements of the requests.

Requirements

• Experience creating detailed estimates in a form that meets the response requirements of the RFP, RFQ, or RFI.
• 5+ years minimum experience in low voltage / telecommunications industry preferred.
• 5+ years minimum experience in structured cable estimating/costing.
• 5+ years minimum in working with and negotiating material prices.
• 2+ years minimum experience with Excel import and export with the use of Macros.
• LEEDS experience is a plus.
• CAD experience is a plus.

Education/Vocational Training

• RCDD or equivalent experience (5+ years of project estimating experience/training).
• Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office suite especially Excel spreadsheets.

Benefits

• 401k with employer matching and Profit Sharing.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Other Voluntary Benefits:
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
• Pet Insurance.
• Bark – Parental controls to ensure online safety for kids.
• Norton LifeLock Identity Protection.
• Employee Discount Program.